Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin

Marc · 11-13-2007, 08:08 AM

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

16-20 oz frozen artichoke hearts
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup salt, dash pepper
1 tsp toasted onion powder
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1-1/2 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated mild cheddar cheese
1 tbsp find dry seasoned bread crumbs
Smoked Spanish paprika, sprinkled

Cook artichokes (steam until crispy-tender); reserve 1/2 cup liquid. Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour, and seasonings. When mixture is smooth and bubbly (again, a blonde roux), gradually stir in reserved liquid and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring CONSTANTLY until thickened. Remove from heat.

Combine beaten egg and 1/2 grated cheese. Gradually stir roux into egg and cheese mixture, blend well. Place artichoke hearts in a greased shallow baking dish in single layer. Pour sauce over artichoke hearts; sprinkle with remaining cheese, bread crumbs and top with sprinkled paprika.

Bake 18-22 minutes until sauce is bubbly.

11-13-2007, 08:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Marc Administrator GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 28 Posts: 2,675 Rep Power: 46	Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin Preheat oven to 425 degrees 16-20 oz frozen artichoke hearts 1/4 cup butter 3/4 cup salt, dash pepper 1 tsp toasted onion powder 1/4 tsp dry mustard 1/3 cup all purpose flour 1-1/2 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup grated mild cheddar cheese 1 tbsp find dry seasoned bread crumbs Smoked Spanish paprika, sprinkled Cook artichokes (steam until crispy-tender); reserve 1/2 cup liquid. Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour, and seasonings. When mixture is smooth and bubbly (again, a blonde roux), gradually stir in reserved liquid and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring CONSTANTLY until thickened. Remove from heat. Combine beaten egg and 1/2 grated cheese. Gradually stir roux into egg and cheese mixture, blend well. Place artichoke hearts in a greased shallow baking dish in single layer. Pour sauce over artichoke hearts; sprinkle with remaining cheese, bread crumbs and top with sprinkled paprika. Bake 18-22 minutes until sauce is bubbly. __________________ GCB Myspace Need Guitar Tabs? Need Song Lyrics?